CPCS Renewal

Construction Plant Competence Scheme

New Construction Plant Competence Scheme test for Blue card holders starts October 2013. The renewal test checks key safety knowledge relating to the categories of plant. A set of 15 randomly selected multiple-choice questions, will be available for each category of plant, or for a group of similar categories. Cardholders will need to pass each module in order to retain each category when renewing their Competent Operator (Blue) card.

CPCS provides a registration card scheme acknowledged by industry for those involved in Plant Operative.

The CPCS renewal test is split into test modules. Each module has 15 randomly selected multiple choice questions, which need to be answered in 15 minutes.

Each module is CPCS plant specific and the questions are based on a range of topics and key knowledge expected of experienced plant operators and has been devised through consultation with plant-based employers and health and safety related data.

Different modules have been developed to meet the demands of different types of construction plant and trades. Modules are available for each category of plant or for a group of similar categories. You will need to make sure that you take and prepare for the right one(s).

CPCS Modules that you can renew with ASK

Crawler crane

Tower crane

Dragline

Truck mounted boom concrete pump

Forwrd tipping dumper

Excavator 180

Masted forklift truck

Telescopic handler

Grader

Hoist

Whelled loading shovel

Tracked loading shovel

Skid steer loader

Motorised scraper

MEWP – scissor

MEWP – boom

MEWP – mast climber

Pliling rig – tripod

Ride on roller

Soil/landfill compactor

Agricultural tractor

Crawler – tractor/dozer

Crawler – tractor/side boom

Lorry loader

Trencher

Skip handler

Slinger/signaller

Loader compressor

Crusher

Screener

Trailer mounted concrete pump

Piling rig

Loader/securer – non STGO

Loader/securer – STGO

Dump truck

Excavator 360

Mobile crane

Appointed person

Crane/lifting operations supervisor

Pedestrian operated tower crane

Demolition plant

Compact crane

Renewal requirements

To renew your Construction Plant Competence Scheme Operator Card, you must meet the following requirements:

Pass the relevant CITB Health, Safety & Environment test

Pass the CPCS Renewal Test for each category or group of categories held

You can check requirements for the Construction Plant Competence Scheme here >> Factsheets

Test Results

You will be given written confirmation of whether you have passed or failed the test.

The score reports, regardless of the test result will also indicate areas of weakness where all questions in that subject were not answered correctly.

If you require a duplicate score report you will need to contact us on 01709 880 886.

Duplicate Score Reports will incur a £10 administration charge, this is payable before it can be provided.

Cancellations & Rescheduling

Your right to cancel

If the test is cancelled without giving 72 hours’ notice, you will NOT get a refund.

A refund will be paid for all cancellations outside of the 72 hour notice period, but will incur a £30.50 administration fee.

A full refund will be paid for test cancellations outside the 72 hour notice period, which will not attract an administration fee.

Refunds will be made by the same means you paid it.

ASK’s right to cancel

ASK reserves the right to cancel (including cancellation on the day of the test) if the Test Centre experiences a problem outside their control (including but not limited to electricity failure, security alert) and in such circumstances you will be offered an alternative Test date.

Reschedule Policy

If you wish to reschedule the test you MUST do this at least 72 hours before the scheduled test date.

There will be no charge for rescheduling the test outside the 72 hour penalty period.

Any reschedules should be made via our telephone line on 01709 880 886.

Privacy Policy

Our records indicate that you have voluntarily given personal information to Pearson VUE so that we can book your test and forward the results to CITB for certification or licensure. In order to protect that data and your privacy, we have established and abide by data protection measures that are compliant with all requirements for “Safe Harbour” designation by the U.S Department of Commerce. Safe Harbour standards meet or exceed all requirements of the European Union Data Protection Directive and member country requirements.

We can now help you turn your Red CPCS card to Blue

If you have a Red CPCS card and are looking to upgrade it to the full Blue CPCS Card you must complete the relevant NVQ in Plant or Lifting Operations at the relevant level. The qualifications can be achieved during normal working hours without having to attend college or take final exams.

These qualifications have been designed with industry to measure your competence against national standards in the workplace. A qualified assessor will guide you through the process of your qualification. This is achieved through generating evidence of your skills and competence. Evidence may include on-site assessment, reviews of your CPCS logbook and customer timesheets and statements from your employer, manager or client.

Here are the NVQ’s you can take with us to obtain your Blue CPCS Card.

NVQ's to turn Red card Blue

A02 Crawler Crane

A04 Tower Crane

A06 Concrete Pump – Truck Mounted Boom

A09 Forward Tipping Dumper

A10 Excavator 180 – below 5 tonne

A12 Excavator 180 – above 5 tonne

A15 Forklift Side Loader

A17 Telescopic Handler

A20 Hoist

A25 MEWP – Scissor

A26 MEWP – Boom

A27 MEWP – Mast Climber

A30 Piling Rig – Tripod

A31 Ride on roller

A40 Slinger/Signaller

A45 Piling Rig – Driven below 15 tonnes

A46 Piling Rig – Driven above 15 tonnes

A47 Piling Rig – Bored below 15 tonnes

A48 Piling Rig – Bored above 15 tonnes

A49 Loader securer – non STGO

A50 Loader securer – STGO

A56 Dump truck – Articulated Chassis

A57 Dump truck – Rigid Chassis

A58 Excavator 360 – below 10 tonne

A59 Excavator 360 – above 10 tonne

A60 Mobile Crane

A63 Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane

If you are interested in registering for a course, please feel free to contact us on 01709 880 886.